Circular connector contacts are the components of a circular connector that carry the electrical signals across a connection. They are typically attached to each wire strand within the cable with a solderless crimp mechanism, using a crimping tool. Each circular connector contact is then passed through the connector housing and the circular connector insert before the connector backshell is closed to provide strain relief.
Types of circular connector contacts
Circular connector contacts are usually available in matched male and female versions for a particular connector standard. Typical contact materials are brass, steel or gold-plated, and which you choose will depend on the connector standard you're working with or whether you need low contact resistance in high signal integrity applications.
Features of circular connector contacts
The modular nature of circular connector contacts means individual contacts can be replaced without necessarily needing to replace the whole connector. The contact material can provide protection from environmental contamination, for example by preventing corrosion from moisture in the air in marine environments.
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Use plier or ratchet style tool to crimp
contacts. Current rating (single contact in isolation) 13AInitial contact resistance 5mΩContact area selectively gold platedCrimp area tin platedUp to 200 mating cycles.
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These gold-plated contacts are designed for use with
Trident housings.Contacts are colour-coded to identify different gauges.Fitted with separate retention springs.Their design allows for great tolerance of poorly aligned contacts.
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Gold plated crimp contacts sizes 16 and 12,
silver plated contacts for size 08Available in 3 contact sizes, but with the added flexibility of accepting up to 3 different wire sizes for crimpingSee plan form for contact key for shells. ...
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From Amphenol, these DTHD Series Connector Contacts are
made from nickel plated copper alloy. The DTHD Connector is suitable for connector applications that require a environmentally sealed single power circuit termination, ideally suited for engine compartments, transmission cables and other ...
